Vegas Values Report for April 5, 2015

This information is from Scot Krause, our roving reporter, who supplies us each week with information on the best Las Vegas Promotions. It’s only available here on the americancasinoguide.com web site so be sure to come back each Sunday to find out about the best values in Las Vegas.

Suncoast: 10% Bonus Royal Sundays – Tuesdays in April. Receive an additional 10% on select Natural Royal Flushes on select denominations. See the B Connected booth for complete details.

Mardi Gras Casino: Receive your first $10 freeplay award just for signing up for the player’s club. FREE-bate Wednesdays: players earn a 25% rebate for their losing play. Players also enjoy “Sensational Saturdays” where all their play from 12 noon to 9 pm receives 20x points. Thursday night is video poker tournament night. Players compete in two rounds of Video Poker for the top prize of $250. Visit http://www.mardigrasinn.com for more information.

Sam’s Town: Pure Leaf 6 packs and cooler bags giveaway. Earn 200 base points or card score on the select dates shown to receive your gift. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, while supplies last. April 6 or 7 – Peach; April 13 or 14 – Unsweetened; April 20 or 21 – Lemon; and April 27 or 28 – Raspberry. One earned gift per person while supplies last. Offer expires when daily supply is exhausted or at 8:00 p.m. (whichever comes first) on giveaway dates. Points must be earned between 10:00 am – 8:00 pm on one of the days in each date range. Points are not cumulative over the two days. Complete details available at B Connected Club. See Kiosk voucher for redemption location details.

El Cortez: Throughout April, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a complimentary box of Russell Stover’s Candies. Players earning two tickets will receive a complimentary box of See’s Candies. Visit Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino: Red Dragon will host the Great American Foodie Fest, formerly known as Las Vegas Foodie Fest, from Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3, outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The event will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Great American Foodie Fest will feature more than 50 of the nation’s top food trucks and food vendors, including fan-favorite, White Castle, along with a number of celebrity trucks from The Food Network, History Channel, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel. White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, will feature the Crave Mobile® Food Truck in addition to separate lines for those looking to indulge in larger quantities. Participating food trucks will include local favorites such as Fukuburger and ‘2015 Best of Las Vegas’ winner, Dragon Grille; California-based Jogasaki Sushi Burrito, Tornado Potato, Frach’s Fried Ice Cream and “Great Food Truck Race” season five winner, The Middle Feast; Q UP Barbeque from Arizona; Lobster Lady from Maine; White Rabbit, which recently opened a permanent location in Las Vegas; and many more. In addition to a wide variety of food and drink options, the festival will feature live DJs along with carnival rides, games, eating competitions and more. Individual general admission to Great American Foodie Fest will start at $8 per day, or $13 for an unlimited weekend pass, if purchased in advance; and $10 per day, or $15 for an unlimited weekend pass, if purchased at the gate. Active military personnel and veterans, seniors 59 and older, and Clark County first responders will receive a discount of $2 off each ticket purchased at the gate with a valid ID. Individual food and drink items are priced per purchase. Parking will be available at no cost. Guests looking for an upgraded foodie experience may enjoy the new-and-improved Red Dragon VIP Tent, priced at $75 per person, per day if purchased in advance. The exclusive covered area will feature an expanded list of passed appetizers and desserts, a deluxe open bar, beer and wine tastings and chef demonstrations. Guests may also purchase passes to the Red Dragon VIP Tent at the gate for $85 per day. All payments made at the ticket gate must be cash only. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.greatamericanfoodiefest.com

Silverton: Rewards Club members who receive a taxable jackpot (of $1,200 or more) each Tuesday in April will receive a FREE Jackpot Beach Towel. Silverton Rewards Club card must be in play.

Westgate: $30,000 Royal Riches Video Poker Tournament-April 16 – 18. Chance to win a share of $30,000 where the first-place winner will walk away with $10,000 Cash. Buy-in is $50 and includes tournament entry. Or for $239 (cash or comp dollars) receive a 2-night stay and 1 entry into the tournament. Registration is on Thursday, April 16, and tournament play is Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18. For more information or to make a reservation, call (800) 457-3307.

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Ongoing April Promotions

Vegas Values Updates: The American Casino Guide web site has a Las Vegas discussion board where you can read about any updates to each week’s Vegas Values report. You can also post any questions or comments you have about any casino promotions.

FREE Alamo Discount Coupons– The American Casino Guide has its own booking page with Alamo that can save you up to 20% on your next car rental. Plus, there is a FREE upgrade coupon that can save you some additional money on top of the discounted rate. Just click on the blue link for more details.

FREE National Car Rental Discount Coupons – The American Casino Guide has its own booking page with National that can save you up to 20% on your next car rental. Plus, there are two other coupons that can save you additional money on top of the discounted rate. Just click on the blue link for more details.

March Video Podcast#2 – A Visit to the Headquarters of Bally Technologies in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gambling author and casino expert, Steve Bourie, makes a visit to the headquarters of Bally Technologies in Las Vegas. While there, he interviews Mike Trask, senior corporate communications manager, about the company’s products. He also takes a tour of the main showroom as well as the production area where the machines are manufactured. To watch this video, go to http://www.americancasinoguide.com/gambling-videos.html On that page you can also access more than 70 other video podcasts with various gambling experts and personalities.

Bellagio: Conservatory & Botanical Gardens invites guests on a peaceful journey through the island nation’s rich culture with its first Japanese-inspired display. Pairing the soothing aesthetics of Japan’s traditional gardens with Bellagio’s striking grandeur; the new display boasts a vibrant collection of more than 82,000 flowers and larger-than-life floral creations. Among the thousands of flowers, including fresh tulips, daffodils and snapdragons, guests will discover traditional bonsai trees nestled among recreations of some of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Adding to the charming atmosphere, live musicians perform Japanese melodies on a floating platform, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily. On view now through May 11, the Japanese Garden will culminate with Golden Week, a national celebration in Japan recognizing several significant holidays including Constitution Day, Children’s Day and Greenery Day. Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is complimentary to the public and open daily, 24 hours a day.

Mandalay Bay: On Tax Day, April 15, if you mail your tax return from the parking lot at Mandalay Bay near the Shark Reef attraction, they will hand you a FREE admission ticket to Shark Reef! Even if you have already filed, you can just mail an envelope addressed to the IRS from that location.

Silverton: Celebrating the NCAA Final 4 with a “Final 4 Fire Video Poker Giveaway.” Rewards Club members who hit a 4-of-a-kind Jacks at any casino bar between April 1 – 6 will receive a FREE 50ml bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire. Must be playing max bet to receive the gift.

Jerry’s Nugget: Jerry’s Big Game Bingo. Buy-in to the April 11 event is $25 and includes one six-on pack, one Bonanza, and reserved seating into the 9 p.m. $7,250 Big Game that consist of four $1,000 coveralls and 13 games of $250 payouts. $100 payout warm-up games begin at 7 p.m., doors open for the Big Game on 8:15 p.m. on April 11.

House of Blues Las Vegas: Kids Eat FREE program through Wednesday, May 27. Each week, Monday – Wednesday, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. kids under the age of 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée making Crossroads a great spot for breakfast or dinner with the little ones. Each kid can eat for FREE with a menu item of their choice from Crossroad’s Kids Menu with each adult entrée purchase (up to four free kid’s meals with four entrée purchases). For more details or to make a reservation, call 702-632-7607. Kids Menu items include Pasta with Housemade Marinara, Mac & Cheese, Mini Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders and more. House of Blues is located inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S

Arizona Charlie’s Boulder & Decatur: Place a $20 parlay or $50 straight bet on the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament games between now and April 6 and receive a FREE basketball drawstring bag. Limit one per person, while supplies last. Visit the Race & Sportsbook for details.

March Video Podcast#1 – Craps: How to Play and How to Win – Part 2 – with Casino Gambling Expert Steve Bourie. This is part two of a three-part series where casino gambling expert, Steve Bourie, explains how to play the game of craps and how to win. Topics covered in this part include: how the game is played, the pass and don’t pass betting, the free odds bet and more! Topics covered in this part include: come and don’t come bets, place and buy bets, big 6 and big 8, field bets and more! To watch this video, go to http://www.americancasinoguide.com/gambling-videos.html On that page you can also access more than 70 other video podcasts with various gambling experts and personalities.

The D Las Vegas: Giving away owner Derek Stevens’ 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT! The “Win Derek’s HELLCAT” contest runs through Aug. 2015. Monthly qualifier drawings (one per month) will culminate in the grand prize giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 29. Club D players can play slots, blackjack and Keno to qualify to win the muscle car of their dreams. Players will earn one drawing entry ticket towards the monthly qualifier drawings with: Every 100 points earned playing slots or video poker; Every blackjack with a $100 minimum wager; Every $300 in daily Keno play. Three winners from each monthly drawing will advance into the grand prize drawing barrel. An additional 18 contest participants will advance based on top monthly gaming activity as determined by contest officials. Monthly qualifier winners need not be present at monthly drawings for their tickets to advance, but those who are will receive a $500 gas card. Players can advance winning entries from multiple qualifier drawings into the final barrel. Visit the club booth for complete details. Guests will enjoy delicious food, great music and unlimited samples of over 50 craft beers, including signature products from Stone Brewing Co., Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, College Street Brewhouse, Dirty Tequila, Geisha House and more. Featured acts will include live music performances by pop/rock band Falling Doves and the famous “One-Man Dance Party” Dan Fester, as well as a Rock ‘N Roll fashion show by Romantic Rock featuring bikinis, live music and DJs. Guests will also receive complimentary VIP access to the exclusive after-party at LiFE Nightclub. The festival will take place from 7 – 10 p.m. with general admission at $35. VIP ticket holders can taste limited release beers and cocktails from Cocktail City Vegas inside the exclusive Foxtail VIP Lounge from 6 – 7 p.m. for $50. Presale general admission tickets are available for $28 and VIP tickets for $40 until March 26 at noon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.vegasbeerandmusicfestival.com.

Riviera: Will celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 20. The Riviera’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary – 60 years on the famed Las Vegas Strip – anniversary celebrations will take place throughout the month of April. More than $500,000 in cash prizes will be given away in the Classic Cash Giveaway. For every 600 points earned, Riviera Rewards Club members will receive entries into special Classic Cash Giveaway drawings for cash prizes up to $10,000. A grand prize of $10,000 in cash will be given away every Sunday through Friday at 7:00 p.m. throughout the month of April, with the 2nd through 9th place winners each receiving $1,000 in cash. Continuing the celebration, 60 winners will be selected at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 11, and 18. A grand prize of $6,000 in cash will be rewarded each week, with the 2nd through 21st place winners receiving $600 cash each and 22nd through 60th place winners receiving $60 in cash each. The month will conclude with a grand prize of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which will be awarded to one lucky winner on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m., with $60 cash going to the 2nd through 60th place winners. A second-chance drawing will be conducted Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m., with six winners equally sharing all unclaimed nightly drawing prizes. All drawings will be held adjacent to the casino cage and entries are non-transferable. Complete details and a full set of rules for the Riviera Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary promotion are available at the Riviera Rewards Center. (Note: The Riviera will be closing permanently on May 4 at 12 noon.)

Suncoast: $15,000 Sizzlin’ Freeroll Poker Tournament to be held on April 14. Qualify with 80 rated “live” hours of play that you have earned from January 1 through March 31. First Place will be awarded $3000. Second through 50th will each receive $50 and 51st through the remaining field will each receive $25. Receive 500 extra tournament chips for every 25 hours over 80 qualifying hours.

Stratosphere: Win the #1 of 10 Limited Edition Dale Earnhardt Camaros. Play in the Camaro Point Challenge through July 15. Top three Camaro Point Challenge Winners win cash. Top 100 Winners earn invitations to August’s Camaro Slot Tournament, including: •Entry into the tournament •Two nights in a Stratosphere Select Room •Invitation to the Awards Dinner Party for two

Monte Carlo: Blue Man Group offers families a fun and affordable escape this spring break with its Family 4-Pack ticket offer, available for performances beginning through Sunday, April 12. The special is $199 (plus applicable service fees) and includes four Category C: Mezzanine tickets as well as a free small popcorn for each guest to munch on while they enjoy the award-winning production. This package has a retail value of $384 (before service fees), so families will save $185 through this limited-time deal. Deemed as one of “The Best Shows in Las Vegas for Kids” by USA Today and one of the “Top 10 Family-Friendly Shows” in Las Vegas by Vegas.com, Blue Man Group is perfect for adults and children alike. The production sparks guests’ imaginations with its electrifying display of music, art, science and pure entertainment. To receive the Family 4-Pack ticket offer, patrons must call the Blue Man Group Box Office at 702-730-7010 and mention “Family 4-Pack.” The offer is available on Category C: Mezzanine tickets only and is subject to availability. The offer is not valid in conjunction with any other discount or on previously purchased tickets. Families may opt to purchase more tickets at the reduced rate (ask the Blue Man Group Box Office for more details), but a minimum of four tickets is required to receive the special. Blue Man Group Las Vegas allows children of all ages but recommends ages three and older due to loud percussion and courtesy to other guests.

Riviera: Diamond Jubilee Anniversary – 60 years on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Anniversary celebrations will take place throughout the month of April, with more than $500,000 in cash prizes that will be given away in the Classic Cash Giveaway. With the iconic property closing its doors to the public at noon on Monday, May 4, 2015, the opportunity to come experience one of the Las Vegas’ most historic properties is coming to an end. For every 600 points earned, Riviera Rewards Club members will receive entries into special Classic Cash Giveaway drawings for cash prizes up to $10,000. A grand prize of $10,000 in cash will be given away every Sunday through Friday at 7:00 p.m. throughout the month of April, with the 2nd through 9th place winners each receiving $1,000 in cash. Continuing the celebration, 60 winners will be selected at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 11, and 18, 2015. A grand prize of $6,000 in cash will be rewarded each week, with the 2nd through 21st place winners receiving $600 cash each and 22nd through 60th place winners receiving $60 in cash each. The month will conclude with a grand prize of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which will be awarded to one lucky winner on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., with $60 cash going to the 2nd through 60th place winners. A second-chance drawing will be conducted Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., with six winners equally sharing all unclaimed nightly drawing prizes. All drawings will be held adjacent to the casino cage and entries are non-transferable. Complete details and a full set of rules for the Riviera Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary promotion are available at the Riviera Rewards Center. Contestants must be 21 years or older with a valid ID and must be a Riviera Rewards Club member (membership is always free). Sign up for Riviera Rewards in-person at Riviera Hotel & Casino or online at www.rivierahotel.com.

Riviera: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has purchased the Riviera and it will close May 4, 2015. Be advised to use up points, comps, coupons and cash in chips ASAP.

Casino Royale: 100-times odds on Craps is back, plus slot and video poker players can get a daily rebate on their first $20 in losses. It’s a great “once-a-day” promotion, however, the $20-for-$20 rebate can only be exercised once. From there, a player needs to lose $100 to get a $20 rebate. The $20-for-$100 rebate can be repeated daily.

Station Casinos/Fiestas: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guests will have the chance to play the $2 Million Sea of Love Giveaway Game for the chance to win cash, free slot play, dining, Boarding Pass points, drawing entries and more. Guests must be a Boarding Pass card holder and earn five base Boarding Pass points every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in order to play. Once base points are earned, guests may visit any Rewards Kiosk to receive their cabin code to unlock the cabin door to redeem winnings. Pre-qualified guests will receive cabin codes in the mail to use at the Rewards Kiosk to reveal their prizes. The promotion will be available at the following nine properties: Boulder Station, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station and Texas Station.

FREE Slot Play in Lake Tahoe: The American Casino Guide is promoting an ongoing offer to get $40 of slot play for $25 at the Grand Lodge Casino at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. This offer can only be used by once per 30 days. In addition to the discounted slot play, you can also book up to two nights at the hotel at the best available casino rate (as low as $92 per night). The average room rate for this hotel is over $179 per night, so with the casino rate you can save up to $88 per night. For details, go to – Discount Slot Play Once on that page the offer should appear, if not, click on “Lake Tahoe, NV” in the orange box in the upper right corner to take you to the offer.

Discounted Video Poker Software – One of the best ways to improve your playing skills is to use video poker software. By practicing with software you will easily be able to identify the best-paying machines in any casino, plus you will be able to practice playing those games so you can play at a near-perfect level. Additionally, some programs will allow you to print out strategy cards which you can take with you into the casino. The American Casino Guide website has set up a page to offer discounted prices on the three most popular video poker software programs: Optimum Play Video Poker (Mac Version), Optimum Play Video Poker (Windows Version), Video Poker for Winners! and Winpoker. For more information, just click on the name of each individual software program, or go to our discount video poker software page.